Name: Mediterranean Veggie Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. Otherwise, lightly oil a large baking sheet.
Prepare the dough

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-14 inch circle or rectangle, depending on your pan. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a stone. Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, focusing on the edges.
Add the base layers

In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread this garlic oil over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Then spread the tomato sauce evenly over the garlic oil. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add the toppings

Distribute the red onion, bell pepper, olives, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with fresh or dried oregano.
Bake the pizza

Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a stone, slide the pizza from the peel onto the stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Finish and serve

Remove the pizza from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately while hot.

Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

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